Snickers Caramel Apple Salad

A creamy, dreamy salad made with Snickers candy bars, pudding and whipped topping!

Course Salad

Servings

Calories 414kcal

Author Sara

4 medium-sized apples
8 regular-size Snickers candy bars
5.1 oz. package of vanilla instant pudding do not prepare
1 cup milk
16 oz. Creamy Cool Whip You may need to buy two containers to get to 16 oz. I've never seen the Creamy offered in a larger container than a 12 oz.
Caramel ice cream topping optional

Chop up your apples and snickers bars. Some people say freezing them and then pounding them with a hammer works for them. For me, I cut each Snickers bar in half and then just cut horizontally into small pieces with a chef's knife.
Whisk pudding packet with milk and Cool Whip until combined. It's helpful to also use a spatula to make sure you're getting any dry pudding at the bottom of the bowl mixed in as well.
Mix the chopped up apples and Snickers bars into the pudding mixture. Refrigerate for at least one hour.
Before serving, sprinkle some extra chopped up Snickers on top of the salad (here's where those extra candy bars come in handy) and drizzle with caramel for a decadent touch.

Gradual Sugar Addition: Incorporate the powdered sugar gradually to achieve the desired consistency and avoid clumps in the frosting. Begin by mixing the softened butter with a portion of the powdered sugar, then gradually add more as needed until the frosting reaches the desired thickness. This approach allows for better control over the frosting's texture.
Milk and Vanilla Incorporation: Add the milk and vanilla extract slowly while mixing to ensure they are evenly distributed throughout the frosting. This helps prevent the frosting from becoming too thin or too thick and ensures a smooth and creamy texture. Adjust the amount of milk based on personal preference for frosting consistency.
Testing for Consistency: Test the consistency of the frosting as you add the powdered sugar. Stop adding sugar when the frosting reaches the desired thickness for spreading or piping. Keep in mind that the amount of powdered sugar needed may vary depending on factors such as humidity and temperature. If the frosting becomes too thick, you can add a small amount of milk to thin it out, or if it's too thin, add more powdered sugar to thicken it.